Government to Cover 90% of Somerset’s Special Needs Deficit, Averting Bankruptcy Risk Monday, February 16, 2026 somerset send deficit dsg government education funding council welfare insolvency The UK central government has pledged to cover up to 90 percent of Somerset Council’s escalating deficit related to special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), substantially lowering the threat of imminent insolvency … Read More
Comprehensive List of Free Benefits for Older People in 2026 – Including Free TV Licence Wednesday, January 14, 2026 pensioncredit benefits olderpeople freebies tvlicence government dwp statepension financialsupport welfare Recent government data reveals that approximately 1.4 million people currently receive Pension Credit, a benefit that offers more than just financial assistance. This support also unlocks access to various perks designed to … Read More
Autistic Man, 25, Dies After Balcony Fall Following Argument with Carer Monday, December 15, 2025 autism suicide care coroner mentalhealth riskassessment hospitality welfare disability tragicdeath A coroner has criticised the behavior of a carer who argued with Jamie Cole, a 25-year-old autistic man, hours before he tragically died from a fall off a hotel balcony in Tenerife. Jamie, from Weston-super-Mare in Somerset, … Read More
Somerset Reindeer Ranch Responds to Council’s Zoo Licensing Dispute Saturday, December 13, 2025 somerset reindeer ranch licensing council agriculture welfare zoo defra animalrights Somerset Reindeer Ranch has spoken out following a licensing dispute with Somerset Council that threatens the future of their beloved reindeer herd. Sarah Sutton, 51, the reindeer herder and owner, revealed that the council’s … Read More
Council cut to tax reduction scheme risks pushing more residents into poverty Sunday, December 7, 2025 nortsomerset counciltax poverty budgetcuts localgovernment austerity socialsupport fundingcrisis consultation welfare North Somerset Council is contemplating cuts to its council tax reduction scheme in an effort to save £500,000, a move that local officials warn could drive more residents into deeper poverty. The council is grappling with … Read More
999 Staff Devastated After Ambulance Patient Fatally Struck on M5 Monday, December 1, 2025 ambulance motorway emergency investigation police fatality m5 ambulancecrew iopc welfare A tragic incident on the M5 motorway has left emergency service workers deeply shaken after an ambulance patient lost his life despite their urgent efforts. Shortly after 11 pm on Sunday, November 30, an 18-year-old man … Read More